US3277919A
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Rotatable valve structure
Assignee: Grove Valve and Regulator Co
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Filing: 1962-10-26
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Granted: 1966-10-11
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Expires: 1982-10-26
Abstract
No abstract record available.
Inventors
- 👤 Jack E Piccardo
Bibliographic Details
Application Number
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Jurisdiction
US
Data Source
google_patents
Last Synchronized
2026-10-26 21:33
CPC Classifications
F; F16; F16K; F16K27/00; F16K27/06; F16K27/067; F16K5/00; F16K5/06; F16K5/0647; Y; Y10; Y10T; Y10T137/00; Y10T137/598; Y10T137/6031; Y10T137/6035; Y10T137/6038
Claims Analysis
Total Claims: 2
Claim 1
Independent Claim
126 words
A STRUCTURE OF THE ROATABLE VALVE TYPE COMPRISING: A ROTATABLE INNER VALVING MEMBER, FIRST AND SECOND JOURNAL ELEMENTS ON SAID INNER MEMBER FIRST AND SECOND BEARING MEMBERS ROTATABLY RECEIVING SAID FIRST AND SECOND JOURNAL ELEMENTS, RESPECTIVELY COMPLEMENTARY ROTARY BEARING SURFACES AND SEPARATE COMPLEMENTARY THRUST BEARING SURFACES ON SAID BEARING MEMBERS AND SAID JOURNAL ELEMENTS, A FIRST VALVE BODY SECTION HAVING AN OPENING THEREIN LARGE ENOUGH TO RECEIVE SAID INNER MEMBER WITH SAID BEARING MEMBERS ENGAGED ON SAID JOURNAL ELEMENTS, A SECOND COMPLEMENTARY VALVE BODY SECTION, RELEASABLE MEANS FOR SECURING SAID FIRST AND SECOND VALVE BODY SECTIONS TOGETHER, AND MEANS ON AT LEAST ONE OF SAID BODY SECTIONS FOR CLAMPING SAID BEARING MEMBERS AGAINST BOTH ROTARY AND AXIAL MOVEMENT THEREIN WHEN SAID BODY SECTIONS ARE SECURED TOGETHER.
Claim 2
Dependent Claim
126 words
A STRUCTURE OF THE ROATABLE VALVE TYPE COMPRISING: A ROTATABLE INNER VALVING MEMBER, FIRST AND SECOND JOURNAL ELEMENTS ON SAID INNER MEMBER FIRST AND SECOND BEARING MEMBERS ROTATABLY RECEIVING SAID FIRST AND SECOND JOURNAL ELEMENTS, RESPECTIVELY COMPLEMENTARY ROTARY BEARING SURFACES AND SEPARATE COMPLEMENTARY THRUST BEARING SURFACES ON SAID BEARING MEMBERS AND SAID JOURNAL ELEMENTS, A FIRST VALVE BODY SECTION HAVING AN OPENING THEREIN LARGE ENOUGH TO RECEIVE SAID INNER MEMBER WITH SAID BEARING MEMBERS ENGAGED ON SAID JOURNAL ELEMENTS, A SECOND COMPLEMENTARY VALVE BODY SECTION, RELEASABLE MEANS FOR SECURING SAID FIRST AND SECOND VALVE BODY SECTIONS TOGETHER, AND MEANS ON AT LEAST ONE OF SAID BODY SECTIONS FOR CLAMPING SAID BEARING MEMBERS AGAINST BOTH ROTARY AND AXIAL MOVEMENT THEREIN WHEN SAID BODY SECTIONS ARE SECURED TOGETHER.
References Cited (Backward Citations)
USPTO Annuity & Maintenance Windows
| Annuity Stage | Window Opens | Payment Deadline | Surcharge Period Until | Estimated Fee | Status |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 3.5 Years (Year 4) | 1969-10-10 | 1970-04-11 | 1970-10-11 | $2000.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |
| 7.5 Years (Year 8) | 1973-10-10 | 1974-04-11 | 1974-10-11 | $3760.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |
| 11.5 Years (Year 12) | 1977-10-10 | 1978-04-11 | 1978-10-11 | $7700.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |